Blackbury Castle

Southleigh, Devon

NGRef: SY187924
OSMap: LR192
Sitetype: IAf

Iron-Age Hillfort

This ovoid fort is defended by single dump-rampart fronted by a
v-shaped ditch, which encloses an area of about acres (2.6ha). There is
an entrance passage over sixty metres long on the southern side, which
terminated in a large gateway built with massive timbers. The passageway
leads to a triangular annexe which was presumably used as a corral for
livestock. Occupation evidence from the site is sparse but one hut was
found to contain a cache of sling-stones. Finds are in the Rougemont
House Museum, Exeter.